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CUSF accepting nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Dec 7, 2015

The Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) is accepting nominations for its 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards through Dec. 31.

Fisher hopes new blower will quell wastewater odor

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 7, 2015

The Fisher Village Board held its regular meeting this fall, receiving a report from Wade Lagle, the operator of the village's wastewater treatment plant that's been gathering attention and complaints from village residents for the odor it's been putting off recently.

Thomasboro board will hold regular meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 6, 2015

The village of Thomasboro's board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.

Urbana Plan Commission holds regular meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 5, 2015

The Urbana Plan Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday in the City Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building.

Mahomet trustees receive report on stray pets

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 5, 2015

The Mahomet Board of Trustees held its regular meeting recently at the village of Mahomet administrative offices.

Champaign County to regulate coolants for closed-loop wells

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 5, 2015

The Champaign County Environment and Land Use Committee (ELUC) held its regular meeting Thursday.

Champaign Committee of the Whole to name appointees

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 5, 2015

The Champaign County Committee of the Whole will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Lyle Shields Meeting Room at the Brookens Administrative Center.

Champaign County administrator search committee meets today

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 4, 2015

A 10-member search committee will gather at 3 p.m. today to set the parameters of a search for a new Champaign County administrator.

Urbana Traffic Commission meeting canceled

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 4, 2015

The Urbana Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.

Urbana Fire Department tax board to discuss plans for 2016

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 4, 2015

The Urbana Fire Department's Foreign Fire Tax Board will meet Tuesday to discuss plans for the budget, operating funds, rules and meeting schedule for next year

Cunningham Township Board to discuss finances

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 4, 2015

The Cunningham Township Board will meet Monday to discuss several financial matters for the upcoming year.

County Board Environment and Land Use Committee meeting tonight

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 3, 2015

The Champaign County Board Environment and Land Use Committee (ELUC) will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. today in the Lyle Shields Meeting Room of the Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St. in Urbana.

Davis helps block new EPA rules on coal

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 3, 2015

Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) reiterated his support of a House vote Tuesday that blocked new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions rules for coal-fired power plants.

Homer Personnel Committee to meet

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

The village of Homer's Personnel Committee will meet tomorrow at 7 p.m.

Flags to fly at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner has ordered all U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday in honor of the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Durbin continues push for higher biofuel standards

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday responded to a final ruling from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the number of biofuels required to be included in gasoline and diesel fuel.

Savoy board to hold regular meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 1, 2015

The village of Savoy board of trustees will hold its regular meeting at the Savoy Municipal Center on Wednesday.

Ammons launches petition drive to restore college funding

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 1, 2015

State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) has launched a petition drive in her district to lobby Gov. Bruce Rauner to restore cuts to the University of Illinois and Parkland Community College.